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Mark Teixeira Launches Bid for Texas’ 21st Congressional District as Republican

In the safely Republican TX‑21, his Trump‑aligned campaign turns attention to the primary.

Hitting coach Mark Teixeira #25 of the National League prior to the 2024 All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field on July 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira looks on before game two of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Rep. Chip Roy is vacating the seat to run for Texas attorney general, creating the open contest.
  • Teixeira’s launch pledges to defend President Trump’s America First agenda and highlights border enforcement, gun rights, opposition to abortion, term limits, and curbing federal waste.
  • Analysts describe TX‑21 as strongly Republican, with recent maps favoring the GOP and past results showing Trump winning the district by more than 20 points.
  • Key dates include a Dec. 8, 2025 filing deadline, a March 3, 2026 primary with a May 26 runoff if needed, and the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
  • The 45‑year‑old ex‑Yankee and Rangers star moved back to Texas in 2021, lists Dripping Springs as his residence, and joins a GOP field that already includes Daniel Betts.